Akira Inagami

Akira Inagami worked on Dragon Ball Z as a key animator through Studio Junio until episode 164, then returned for additional key animation sequences across the series. He later animated sequences in Dragon Ball GT, where he served as animation director on episodes 11, 28, and 35, demonstrating control over the visual direction of critical moments. His key animation work graced episodes spanning the Saiyan through Cell sagas, contributing to some of the franchise's most kinetic moments. He also provided assistant animation direction for The Path to Power film and key animation across multiple other Dragon Ball Z theatrical releases.

Inagami became particularly renowned for his extensive work on the Pretty Cure franchise, where he served as character designer and animation director across numerous series installments and theatrical films, establishing himself as a key figure in the magical girl anime genre. His animation direction spans from Ojamajo Doremi to modern Pretty Cure productions, demonstrating decades of consistency in the industry. He also contributed character design and animation work to Precure All Stars films and various other anime projects.